Kahuku Public and School Library
🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Oʻahu
Kahuku Public and School Library
On the campus of Kahuku High and Intermediate School, this is one of Hawaiʻi's rare combined public-and-school libraries, serving both students and the wider North Shore community from the same collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–3pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 56-490 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731
Phone: 808-293-8935
Website: librarieshawaii.org
📖 About Kahuku Public and School Library
The Kahuku Public and School Library opened on November 25, 1968, sharing space on the Kahuku High and Intermediate School campus along Kamehameha Highway. As part of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, it functions as both a school library and a community branch, drawing residents from Kahuku, Kaʻaʻawa, Lāʻie, Hauʻula and Sunset Beach. Its dual mission means the reading room fills with students during the school day and remains open to the general public, including seasonal North Shore visitors, through its posted public hours.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Combined public-and-school library located directly on the Kahuku High and Intermediate School campus
- Serves the North Shore communities of Kahuku, Kaʻaʻawa, Lāʻie, Hauʻula and Sunset Beach
- Free borrowing and HSPLS statewide services with a Hawaiʻi State Public Library card
📱 Free with a Hawaiʻi State Public Library Card
Any Hawaiʻi resident can get an HSPLS card free (visitors can buy a 3-month card) and unlock:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kahuku a school library or a public library?
It is both. Kahuku Public and School Library is a shared facility on the Kahuku High and Intermediate School campus that serves students and staff during the school day and also operates as a full public branch of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, open to anyone with a state library card.
Can community members who aren't Kahuku students use this library?
Yes. Beyond serving the school, the branch is open to residents across the North Shore, including Kaʻaʻawa, Lāʻie, Hauʻula and Sunset Beach, and to seasonal visitors, during its regular public hours.
Which day does the library stay open latest?
Tuesday is the extended-evening day, when Kahuku Public and School Library remains open until 8:00 PM; most other open days close at 5:00 PM, and Friday closes earlier at 3:00 PM.